Listening to the Communities We Serve - Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky

KHFI RFP Released - Due July 22, 2011

The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Kentucky Healthy Futures Initiative (KHFI) grants. Over the course of the Initiative, the Foundation seeks to make grants in up to ten low-income and rural communities in Kentucky to improve access to health services, reduce health risks and disparities, and promote health equity. This is an opportunity to replicate or scale innovative strategies with evidence of impact to make a significant difference in the health of your community.   Grants will vary in size.  We anticipate awarding up to $400,000 in grants for three to four proposals in this cycle.   Non-profit organizations with a strong track record of project stewardship, community collaboration and health improvement planning are encouraged to apply.  Review the FAQ's  about the KHFI RFP here.  Join the Foundation for an optional KHFI RFP review on June 9 at 10:00 am EDT.  Register for this review below.  Watch this site for registration information for the June 27 & 28 required training for applicants.  Information will be posted as soon as it becomes available.  Please direct questions to Valerie Salley, JD . 

RFP Materials

KHFI RFP (PDF)

KHFI RFP (Word)

Appendix B:  Letter of Intent  (Due June 15, 2011)

Appendix C:  KHFI Full Proposal Cover Page (Due July 22, 2011)

Appendix K:  Applicant Survey (Due July 22, 2011)

Training and Technical Assistance

O ptional KHFI RFP Review  Webinar   (June 9, 2011 at 10:00 am EDT)
Not able to join the webinar?   Download the presentation here .  Listen to the audio here - MP3 format .
                  
One Day Required Training for Applicants
The one day required trianing for KHFI Applicants was held on June 27 and again on June 28, 2011 in Louisville.  View resources from the KHFI trianing below.  Please contact Valerie Salley, KHFI Program Officer, with any questions that arise regarding your proposal.  She can be contacted at vsalley@healthy-ky.org . 

Review of RFP Criteria
Presented by Valerie Salley, Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky
View Presentation

Business Planning for Non-Profits
Presented by Julie Couturier, The Johnson Center for Philanthropy, Grand Valley State University
View Presentation

Developing Your Evaluation Plan
Presented by Lisa Tobe, Center for Community Health and Evaluation, Group Health Research Institute
View Presentation
Evaluation Handbook


Optional Conference Call Regarding FAQ's

An optional conference call regarding FAQ's was held on July 8, 2011.  Download audio from the call here.  Review the FAQ's  about the KHFI RFP here.  


Foundation Announces $1 Million in Social Innovation Fund Grants Awarded in 2010

In February of 2011 the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky announced four Social Innovation Fund grants totaling $1,000,000 to improve access to health services, reduce health risks and disparities, and promote health equity in Kentucky communities. The projects are expected to serve nearly 9,000 people across the commonwealth in the next year.  Grant recipients include:  Home of the Innocents (Louisville), St. Joseph Health System (Lexington), Cumberland Family Medical Center (Burkesville), and Montgomery County Health Department (Mt. Sterling).  Learn more about the Social Innovation Fund grants awarded here .  Review a list of the 2010 KHFI applicants online here .